Memorials & monuments · London
Canada Memorial
Canada Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Canada Memorial is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Canada Memorial in Green Park, London, United Kingdom, commemorates members of the Canadian Forces killed during the First and Second World Wars. It was designed by the Canadian sculptor Pierre Granche, erected in 1992 and unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II in 1994. The memorial was the result of lobbying and fund raising, much of it in Canada, by the former Canadian media tycoon Conrad Black.
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Background
History
Pierre Granche, one of Canada's foremost sculptors, won the commission as the result of a competition, sculpted the memorial from red granite; it is divided by a walkway into two distinct halves, representing Britain and Canada's joint participation in World Wars I and II. The inclined sculpture is inset with 506 bronze maple leaves (the Canadian emblem) and the country's coat of arms. Water flows across the sloping surface and creates an illusion of floating leaves. An inscription at the centre of the memorial reads: "In two world wars one million Canadians came to Britain and joined the fight for freedom. From danger shared, our friendship prospers." From 2004, following a change in…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5029, -0.1426
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1A 1AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Sources
- osm: node/812275475 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Canada Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canada Memorial?
- Canada Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1A 1AA), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- Is Canada Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Canada Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canada Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1A 1AA. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.